IPL 2024: Phil Salt opens up on aggressive approach in powerplays for KKR, says 'it is high-risk at times'
IPL 2024: Phil Salt opens up on aggressive approach in powerplays for KKR, says 'It is high-risk at times'
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season isinto the second phase as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took a giant step towards the Playoffs on Monday (April 29) after they beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by seven wickets at the Eden Gardens. The win can be attributed to not only Phil Salt (68) who grabbed the spotlight with his quickfire fifty, but also Varun Chakaravarthy who ended with figures of 16/3 in his four overs. Speaking after the match, Saltopened up on his aggressive style of play in powerplays whichhelped lay the foundation for big totals for KKR.
Salt opens on style ofplay
"It is high-risk at times, but it is also about putting the odds in your favour and not taking the risks youdon'twant to,"Salt told the host broadcaster after the game."That'sthe sort of balancethat everyopening batter tries to strike.Sometimes you can miss the boat a few innings in a row, but you justgotto keep backing yourself andsort oftaking those right options."
Salt has been in superb form inIPL 2024havingscored392 runs in nine matches for the two-time IPL champions.His accolades include four fifties for KKR inIPL 2024 as he takes the baton as one of the best openers in the tournament. He isKKR’stop scorer in thetournamenthavingplayed every match so far.His destructive opening partnership with Sunil Narine has helped KKR dominate the opposition bowling line-upseveral times.
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KKR are on the brink of Playoff qualification after hammering DC by seven wickets to inch another step towards the last four. As things stand, the former champions have six wins in nine matches and reside second in the standings with 12 points. With fivematchesstill to be played in the league stage, KKR need two more wins to guarantee a top-four finish in a tightly contested IPL 2024.However, the franchise will try to push for a top-two finishwhichwould guaranteethem two chances to make the final in Chennai on May 26.
KKR are next in action on Friday (May 3) when they face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.
